Logistics Coordinator

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator Job Description
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for performing duties and responsibilities in alignment with the company's Vision, Mission, Quality Policy, and Environmental Management Statements. The role involves ensuring continuous improvement by utilizing procedures to prevent non-conformances in products, services, and processes. The coordinator must identify and record any problems, effectively implement solutions, control the use of non-conforming products/services/processes, and monitor and improve respective measurables. Additionally, the role requires managing environmental issues in accordance with legal requirements and maintaining an awareness of significant environmental impacts.
Responsibilities
- Schedule shipments, deliveries, and reclaim pickups with carriers.
- Process freight charges related to shipments.
- Serve as a liaison for railroad operations, monitoring traffic schedules and managing railcar shipments/releases as needed.
- Prepare packages and paperwork for air and ocean freight shipments.
- Acquire competitive rates for shipments upon request.
- Maintain and communicate traffic schedules.
- Continuously improve logistics processes.
- Create and maintain manifests for shipments.
- Maintain shipping records, including manifests.
- Support the logistics manager by assisting with project creation and maintenance.
- Maintain internal processes for receiving and communicating package deliveries.
- Respond to after-hours phone calls in support of urgent shipping needs.
Essential Skills
- 2-3 years of previous experience as a logistics coordinator.
- Proficiency in logistics, inventory, supply chain, freight, shipping and receiving, and transportation.
- Strong skills in inventory control and order entry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with hazmat regulations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized.
- Strong sense of urgency and responsibility.
- Prompt and reliable.
- Hazwoper training, DOT, and IATA training are a plus.
Work Environment
This position is on-site and requires working Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The role offers a great opportunity within a company that was profitable prior to being acquired by private equity.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Ferndale, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $60000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Company has a good healthcare plan with 401k.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Ferndale, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ferndale,MI.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.